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A chance for Bruno and Mainoo?

Manchester United is about to enter its only truly busy fixture list of the season in December, and will do so (potentially) without two of its big summer signings. Bryan Mbeumo is AFCON bound just before Christmas, and Benjamin Sesko’s return timetable is unclear after suffering a knee injury against Tottenham Hotspur two weeks ago. […]

Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Everton

Manchester United mark their return from the November international break with a Monday night Premier League clash against Everton at Old Trafford. FORM United went into that pause with a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in north London, with Matthijs de Ligt rescuing a point with a header at the death, after Richarlison thought he’d […]

Amorim provides injury updates on Martinez and Sesko

Lisandro Martinez could soon make his return to the pitch following a nine-month rehabilitation for a torn acl suffered last season, according to Ruben Amorim who spoke ahead of this Monday’s match against Everton. Benjamin Sesko’s recent knee injury is apparently quickly on the mend as well. Martinez returned to full training this week, and […]

Mason Mount Could Be Vital to United’s Holiday run

It is shaping up to be a busy holiday season for Manchester United. Ruben Amorim’s side will return from the international break on November 24 and host Everton and former United manager David Moyes before traveling to Crystal Palace, who have not lost at home vs. an English side since February. United will then face […]

Reds humbled by Wolfsburg for third loss in last four

Manchester United’s solid start to the 2025/26 season has taken a steep dive in the last two weeks, and manager Marc Skinner has plenty of work to do after a difficult loss on the road in Europe on Wednesday. United fell 5-2 to German giants VfL Wolfsburg, the first loss for the Reds in UEFA […]

Manchester United Basketball Club?

The news around Manchester United took a strange turn on Monday with the suggestion that the club may look to invest in the new expansion of the current model. The current top league in Europe, the EuroLeague, already features several clubs involved in multiple sports, including football, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. […]

Phallon Tullis-Joyce could return vs. Wolfsburg

Manchester United Women have had a turbulent return to action since the last international break, seeing the return of Jess Park from a concussion, but losing top goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce in an up-and-down journey through league and cup play. The Reds lost their No. 1 after she suffered a fractured eye socket in a 1-0 […]

Match Preview: Man City vs. Manchester United Women

The big games keep on coming for Manchester United Women, with Saturday afternoon’s crosstown trip to Manchester City now the focus for Marc Skinner’s side. Saturday’s 13:30 GMT kick-off at the Etihad Stadium marks a return to action in the Barclays Women’s Super League for the Reds, following Wednesday’s statement European victory over Paris Saint-Germain […]

Manchester United 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Reds stay hot in UWCL

Manchester United Women recorded one of the biggest wins in the club’s young history on Wednesday, taking down French power Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford in European competition. The Reds now have nine points from three matches in their UEFA Women’s Champions League Group Play campaign. Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was out of this one afte […]

Spurs Stalemate

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin and Pauly welcome back Mr. Heintschel, who began the last day of his honeymoon watching Manchester United capitulate and then rescue a point on the road against Tottenham Hotspur. They recap the second 2-2 draw in as many games for the Reds, as well as the worrying limitations […]

Tactical Analysis: Why does this keep happening?

For the second time in as many weeks, Manchester United conceded two goals in quick succession to turn a 1-0 lead into a 2-1 deficit. In both matches United seemed to be in control defensively, not facing any particular dangerous threats from the opposition, only for things to completely change very quickly. However, if I […]

Staff Takeaways: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United

A brief look at Manchester United’s most recent results and what our staff is thinking about heading into the international break. Colin – The other side of an undroppable player Manchester United needs Casemiro. It’s been the case since the legendary Brazilian signed from Real Madrid, and is still the case now for him at […]

Player Ratings: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United

Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur: Starters Senne Lammens – 7 Helped us keep the lead for most of the game. He couldn’t do much about either goal. Noussair Mazraoui – 4 Sluggish all game. Hasn’t looked too sharp since coming back into the squad. Harry Maguire – 7 […]

Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa: Skinner’s Reds suffer first WSL loss of 25/26

Manchester United have lost their first match of the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League season. The Reds fell 1-0 at home to Aston Villa at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday. A slow first half saw United struggle to even find a chance on tartget, allowing the Villains time to settle and strike through Miriael Taylor […]

Three Points: Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United are back in Premier League action this weekend, kicking off the weekend slate in a rematch of the UEFA Europa League Final against Spurs. If Ruben Amorim and co. are to avenge the loss in May, it will take some focused play on the road in London. The Left Flank  United are far […]

Match Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United

Manchester United are on the road in the Premier League again at the weekend, facing Tottenham Hotspur in our last game before the final international break of 2025. Although having to settle for a point at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, the 2-2 draw stretched our unbeaten run to four games and a win in north […]

All square at Forest

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Big congrats are due to the new Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Heintschel, unfortunately, Manchester United did not send three points as a wedding gift. Still, Colin and Pauly got together to recap the Reds on the road, settling for a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday thanks to […]

MLS

Casemiro continues to turn back the clocks

Over the past weekend, hundreds of millions of Americans turned back their clocks one hour, giving themselves an extra hour of sleep and resetting their circadian rhythms in the process. And over in England, Carlos Henrique Casemiro turned back his clock and demonstrated why, even at 33, he’s still got plenty of gas left in […]

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Player Ratings: Manchester United 2-2 Nottingham Forest

Here are the ratings from Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Couldn’t do much about either goal. His bottom level is fairly high, which bodes well for the side. Diogo Dalot – 3 Another poor performance. Has been the under-par performer in recent weeks. Leny Yoro – 5 Struggled […]

MLS

Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester United: Amad stunner rescues away point

Manchester United’s winning run did not extend to four games, but a spectacular, memorable hit from Amad did secure a draw for the Reds on the road at the City Ground. A 2-2 result against Nottingham Forest, likely a deserved result for United, but still a match both teams will have wanted more from. Ruben […]

MLS

Three Points: Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United

Build-Up Play Sean Dyche’s sides are set up to nullify aerial threats. In recent weeks, United have gone long in build-up and will have to mix this up a little by going short at times. Sean Dyche’s sides also tend to press quite cohesively, even if they don’t always press high. United are the away […]